Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-10-01

Copyright, 1887, by tie California associated Press.l
WASHINGTON, September SOth-[Special /
The following Postmasters were appointed to-
day: Thomas Edmuuds. Anthony House, Ne
vada county, and f. f. Sanford, Delmar, San
Diego county George +. Dutton was commits
stoned Postmaster at Mason.
Star service established: From Susanville, by
way OF Shumway and Madeline to likely, sew
enty mics and back, twice week, rom Octo-
Der Is, 1887, to June so, 1888.
Star service changes: Susanville to Bieber,
from october l6, 1SS7-Curtail route to Omu and
Bieber, and end at Merriiville, reducing the
distance siXty-three miles.
Ivanpah to Providence, from October t. 1887
Embrace supply of Nantau, between the ter
mini, increasing the distance two miles.
The War Upon Randall.
Copyright, 1887, by a,e California associated Press
WASHINGTON. September 3Oth Especial -
great deal of gossip has been published since
the Democratic Convention of Pennsylvania
was held at Allentown, respecting the relations
existing between Samuel J. Randall and the
President. Enemies of the Pennsylvania Con-
gresham, who-likc Mills, of Texas-wouldlike
TO see him read out of the Democratic party
have undoubtedly done all they could to injure
him with Cleveland. aud the President to some
extent at least, seems to have been influenced
by these gentlemen.
Racing In the Mud.
BROOKLYN, September 30th.-The track was
very heavy to-day. and rain fell most of the
time. The one mile Favor won, Theodosius
Second, Barnum third. lime, 1:4614
The five-eighths of a mile Speedwell won,
Ballston second, Baldwins King Idle third.
Time, 10i
The one and one-eghth miles Diadem won.
harvard second, Bessie June third. Time 2:O2
The one and one-eighth miles Grey Cloud won
Baldwin Nolante second, Eoiian third. Time,
1:59
The threequarters of a mile Bradford won.
Pearl Jennings second Mute third. Time. l:I7
The one and one-siXteenth miles Joe Mitchell
won. Belmont second Orlando third. Time
1:55H.
Copyright, 1857, by tie California associated Press.l
NEW YORK, September 5Oth. = Especial. -
Eleanor Calhoun, the California lady who for
years was leading lady under Bancroft at the
Hhymarket Thealer, London, is i'll this city on
her way TO Italy, where she is to be the guest,
for a time of the family of Story, the sculptor.
She has a new play, written by Herman Merri-
vale, author of " Forget-Me-Not,' which she in
tends to produce in London during the winter
The leading character, which Miss Calhoun will
assume is that of Charlotte Corday.
The New York Firemen.
New YORK, September 30th.-The largest and
most brilliant procession of fremen ever held i'll
New York city Will take place tomorrow night,
on the return home of the Veteran FiremenS
Association who went to California. Nearly ten
organizations OF New York and adjacent cities
will be in line. headed by Henry Howard. ex-
Chief OF the Volunteer Department: The fire
| men who have been visiting the Golden Gate
viii arrive at in the evening
Verdi's "OtelIo."
NEW YORK, September 30th.-Signor Cam
panini in a cable dispatch received yesterday
announces definitely that he has secured the
American rights of Nerdi's "Otello." Cam
paninis manager said last evening that after the
concert tour short operate season would be
given, but the exact date of the production of
"Otelo' was not yet determined. The opera
will be given with the original scenery and cos
tunes which are peculiarly elaborate and
artistic.
Prohibition Defeated in Tennessee.
NASHVILLE, September S0th.-By late returns
125, 900 votes representing half the probable to-
tai vote of the State, has been reported and the
majority against prohibition is about seven
thousand. The indications are that prohibition
is defeated, Notwithstanding a probably large
vote in its favor in the back counties. The ne
gro vote was almost solid against the amend
ment.
Michael Davitt's Arrival.
NEW YORK, September S0th.-Michael Davitt
arrived this morning from Ireland and was well
coined at the wharf by number of prominent
Irish.
Land Decision Reversed.
WASHINGToS, September S0th.-The Secretary
OF the Interior to-day reversed the decision of
the General Land Office of February, 1886, in
the case of Donald McRae VS.. the Northern Pa
cIhc. The question at issue was whether the
Northern Pacific had Il grant of land from near
| Portland, Or, to Puget Sound, w. T. n distance
| of about forty miles. The Commissioner found
the Company had no grant; This decision the
ttSACldA4 ltNtiSeS ne Mus lDaJ Iiie JOllb res
olution of Congress approved May 81, 1870,
makes grant of land between said points.
Some Il, 600 acres are involved
Yesterdays Ball Games
PITTsBUnG, September SOth.-Pittsburg !. De-
troit >.
WAsHINGToS-Washington l, New YorkO
Rain.
Observation-Disclosures Athletic 6.
CLEvELAND-Cleveland o. Louisville Q. Game
called on account of darkness.
Sales of Bonds.
WAsHISGToN, September 30th.-The amount of
bonds offered the Treasury Department to-day
was less than on any day since the purchase be-
gan. This fact is regarded at the Department
as indicating that the Government has practi-
calIS secured all the floating bonds that can be
obtained at the rates fixed by the DEPARTMENTS
circular, and that the stringency of the money
market has been sufficiently relieved for The
present. To-day's offerings aggregated So 100
of which SIS $50 were tourS, and $40 100 four and
half per cents.
The New COMMUNICATIVE Chief
MINNEAPoIIs, September S0th.-The news of
the election of Judge P. Rea, of Minneapolis, as
Commanderin-Chieto of the q. A. R. was received
| here with much satisfaction. Judge Rea was born
October Is, 1910, in Chester county Pa Ii s
father owns WOODEN factory there and he re-
manned there till Septem Der 1850 when he went
10 Piqua, Ohio, and taught school. He enlisted
in 1861 in the Eleventh Ohio Infantry and az
the close of the war was Captain aud Breyet
Major, with gallant record
California Pensions Granted
l6I2pyls, 1ss7, Nv tie CALIFORNIA; associated Pressl
WASHINGTON, September 30th- Especial -
California pensions were to-day granted as fol-
lows: Widow OF Samuel w. Herrick, Oakland:
Henry r. Crosby, San Francisco; Oliver p
Robbins. Norwslk; Edward c. Thatcher San
Francisco.
In Cultured Boston.
BosIoSs September 3oth.-Tim Fitzsimmons.
OF Boston, defeated Jack Stewart, of England in
a tweuty-ons-round fight undes % fair play"
rules. Stewart was knocked down repeatedly
and finally was unable to rise. Both were badly
punished.
Coal IN THE koRTHwEsT.-A member
of the Geological Survey, engaged in in
yesfipatiilr the coal dennsit In the Saskaf-